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Teaching Students to Advocate at Their Own IEP Meetings

N2Y

Did you know that students with disabilities are allowed to attend their own IEP meetings ? Most special education teachers, leaders, and advocates highly encourage students to participate in and eventually lead their IEP meetings. You may be wondering … how? At what age are children allowed to attend? Here’s how. That’s okay.

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An Accidental, Systematic Attack on OER Sustainability Models

Iterating Toward Openness

For example, Kansas State University’s Open/Alternative Textbook Initiative course fee is a $10 fee that is payed by students in courses that use OER and other free, traditionally copyrighted resources. However, inclusive access and equitable access aren’t the only models that automatically charge students a fee for their course materials.

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Are You More Savvy Than a Third Grader?

The Jose Vilson

No meetings. I carry that example to this day. Advocacy takes time and persistence, but the more you keep advocating this way, the more likely you are to achieve your goal. A few weeks ago, I had no intention of doing anything outside of my regular family/work duties. But last week, LuzMaria informed me of a special request.

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When Parents Should Call an IEP Meeting

N2Y

Maybe you can catch them after school to set up a meeting. Consider calling an IEP meeting. If you’re still worried after you’ve talked with your child’s teacher (and/or IEP case manager), you can call an IEP meeting. It is best to send your request for the IEP meeting in writing. Connect with the teacher.

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Why Schools Can’t Talk About Family Engagement Without Talking About Race

Edsurge

For years, the parent advocacy group worked tirelessly to influence education policy and practices in Oakland. Young had already built considerable credibility with the district through earlier advocacy work and a city-wide literacy campaign conducted by the parent-powered organization.

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Occupational therapy is the antidote for pandemic skill loss

eSchool News

OTs are trained to be holistic, big-picture thinkers, enabling them to meet clients where they are and assist them in achieving their individual goals. While one client may want to pursue a skill like handwriting, another may be more interested in developing self-advocacy, decision-making, or goal setting skills.

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Agency: Important for Students and Educators

A Principal's Reflections

The desire to increase agency in the form of voice, choice, and advocacy should be viewed as just as important for educators (teachers and administrators) as it is for students. This results in a death-by-meeting scenario and is a main reason why most people hate meetings. Consider developing a meeting agenda using Google Docs.

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